Abvakabo was a trade union representing public sector and postal workers in the Netherlands.
In its early years, the union strongly opposed privatisation and plans to reduce the number of civil servants, leading high profile industrial action.
In 1988, it led successful protests for improved pay and conditions in the health and welfare sectors.
At this time, 38% worked in administration, 24% in healthcare, 14% in communication, 6% in education, 6% in utilities, and the remainder in a wide range of fields.
[1][2] In 1998, the Dutch Independent Union of Public and Non-Profit Workers merged into Abvakabo.